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Science Showcase Workshops and Events at the Annual Meeting of the Astronomical Society of the PacificSeptember 12-13, 2009 The intersection in 2009 of the Year of Science, the International Year of Astronomy, and the 120th anniversary meeting of the ASP provides a singular opportunity to showcase science and to provide professional development opportunities for those working on the front lines of science education and outreach. As part of the ASP's annual meeting, we are pleased to offer a series of workshops and events for teachers, informal educators, and amateur astronomers engaged in public outreach on the weekend prior to the start of the meeting. Formal
Educator Workshops (Sat/Sun) How To Register Online pre-registration for Astronomical Society of the Pacific Annual Meeting is closed. Those wishing to attend the conference proper on Sep. 13-16 can register on-site at the Westin SFO, the conference hotel, at the ASP conference registration table. Those wishing to register for the Saturday, Sep. 12 AANC meeting can register on-site at the AANC registration table. Those wishing to register for the Sep 12-13 weekend workshops can register on-site at the ASP registration table as long as workshop slots remain. Bring the Year of Science into your classroom: participate in a two-day weekend professional development event led by science education teams from NASA- and NSF-funded education and public outreach (EPO) programs, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), and other education professionals. Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2009. Academic Credit Available One 15-hour unit of academic credit is available to workshop participants through San Francisco State University (SFSU) for those teachers desiring it. While teachers may attend one day of workshops and either day, attendance for both days is necessary to meet the requirements for receiving the unit of credit. The requirements for obtaining the unit of credit are as follows: 1) Attendance at Saturday workshops (7.5 hours). 2) Attendance at Sunday morning workshops plus the afternoon SETI Speaker Series (7.5 hours). 3) Writing a short paper regarding implementation of workshop content and methodologies into the classroom, due October 1 at the ASP education office. 4) Filling out the San Francisco State University course registration form and providing the $100 credit fee to SFSU—on site at the workshops in September. (Note that this fee is an SFSU course credit fee, and is separate from the workshop fee.) General Information While the content and activities presented in the workshops are primarily targeted for formal educators teaching grades 4-12, with different content areas covering different grade ranges according to national and local science standards, anyone interested in education is welcome to register and attend for his/her enrichment. Participants will have several strands from which to choose to match their needs and interests. Each strand will include current content, hands-on activities and approaches to teaching science that can help teachers to meet their curriculum and science standards goals. The workshops will also provide a variety of take-home materials. Saturday (Choose a Strand) Strand One: In the Footsteps of Galileo: Training Program for Teachers in Grades 3 - 12 (Sat. & Half of Sun.) Instructors: Andrew
Fraknoi (Foothill College & ASP), Moderator Description: In this workshop, we will train the first group of U.S. Galileo Ambassadors for the International Year of Astronomy (2009). Teachers in grades 4 - 12 will learn how to do age-appropriate, hands-on, inquiry-based activities in astronomy and physical science. After a brief introduction to Galileo’s life and work and the realms of astronomy, participants will explore:
Time: 8-11:45 am, and 1:15-5 pm, with an hour and a half break for lunch on your own. Strand Two: Of the Moon, On the Moon, From the Moon Instructors: Doris
Daou, Director for Education and Public Outreach, NASA Lunar Science
Institute, NASA Ames Research Center Description: The past few years have witnessed a renewed focus on lunar science and exploration; today's students will be the generation that lives and works on the Moon! As a result, the Education and Public Outreach community has a plethora of new educational resources related to the science and technologies of lunar exploration – and new ways for students and teachers to become involved. The NASA Lunar Science Institute was created by NASA to supplement and extend existing NASA lunar programs. Its science topics are related to science "of the Moon," "on the Moon," and "from the Moon." In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore cutting edge science results about how our Moon formed and has changed through time, how scientists study the Moon, the challenges facing a human presence on the Moon, and present and future lunar missions. NASA educators and scientists will share new lunar products, resources, and opportunities for teaching and learning about these topics. All activities are connected to key concepts in the national and California science education standards for the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Participants will receive lesson plans and other resources, and have access to all PowerPoint presentations. Join us to explore the Moon! Time: 8-11:45 am, and 1:15-5 pm, with an hour and a half break for lunch on your own. Strand Three: Earth and Sun: Exploring Dynamic Systems Instructors: Patrick
McQuillan, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology Description: NASA- and NSF-sponsored education teams will focus on geosciences, Earth, Sun, and Sun-Earth relationships in this hands-on workshop providing the latest results, educational activities and teaching strategies for presenting the Earth and its cosmic context in the classroom. Time: 8-11:45 am, and 1:15-5 pm, with an hour and a half break for lunch on your own. Sunday Morning (Choose a Strand) Strand One: Galileo Teacher Training Program – continues from Saturday Time: 8-11:30 am. Strand Two: Discovering Our Place in the Universe Instructors: Mary
Dussault, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Description: Stars, planets, galaxies, and more! How do we know what makes up our universe? How can we help students investigate and discover the universe for themselves? Come join NASA educators and scientists in a hands-on workshop that will explore strategies for teaching and learning key concepts in national and California science education standards: models and evidence, conducting investigations, and Earth's place in the universe. Learn about some of the newest scientific explorations of the cosmos with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, its planet-finding Kepler mission, the NASA/ESA Planck mission, and its future Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and James Webb Space Telescope missions, while considering how these space-based telescopes extend the legacy of observation and discovery that Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler initiated in 1609. After participating in this workshop, participants will be able to identify examples of common student misconceptions about Earth's place in the solar system and universe, describe how knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum and optics are essential to investigations of Earth's place in the universe, and summarize how their own mental model of the universe has changed. Participants will receive free NASA curriculum support materials and other resources. Time: 8-11:30 am. Strand Three: Life on Earth…and Elsewhere? Instructors: Dr.
David Grinspoon, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and NASA Astrobiology
Institute Description: Are we alone? How did life on Earth originate and evolve? How are we searching for life beyond Earth, and will we know it if we find it? Astrobiology is the study of the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. In this 3.5-hour workshop, NASA astrobiology educators will present an overview of astrobiology, examining life in extreme environments and potential habitats for life elsewhere in the solar system and beyond. Several hands-on, classroom-ready activities will also be demonstrated and distributed. Time: 8-11:30 am. Sunday Afternoon (SETI Speakers Series) Single Strand: Expand your mind and your perspective with a concluding afternoon of engaging talks by scientists and researchers from the SETI Institute, from 1-5 pm. (See SETI SUNDAY section below for details.) Saturday Interactive Lecturing – How to Increase Student Intellectual Engagement and Understanding During the Lecture Portion of Your Class Instructors: Edward
E. Prather, Center for Astronomy Education (CAE), Steward Observatory,
Department of Astronomy, University
of Arizona Description: In this participation-based workshop, we will work collaboratively through instructional strategies proven to move students from an intellectually passive to an active role in the LECTURE portion of the classroom. Members of the Center for Astronomy Education (CAE) at the University of Arizona have been conducting rigorous classroom evaluation of research-validated curriculum designed to actively engage students learning during the traditional lecture portion of the classroom. Participants will be given first-hand experience with several different instructional strategies (appropriate for their classrooms) that represent a wide range of instructional investment. Active audience participation will be required—no, really, it will be fun, really!! Dates:
Saturday, September 12, 2009. Pick up new tips and hone your skills for presenting science in informal settings in workshops designed for planetarians, museum and science/nature center educators, and other informal educators working in informal settings. The workshop will be led by ASP staffers, NASA- and NSF-sponsored professionals, and special guest presenters. Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2009. Saturday Astronomy from the Ground Up - Down to Earth Activities for Museums and Nature Centers Instructors: Anna
Hurst, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Description: Excited about offering astronomy programs, but don't know where to start? Already offering astronomy to your visitors, but want to go further? Looking for complementary activities to support your planetarium shows and observing sessions? The presenters will share their favorite well-tested hands-on activities and techniques for bringing the excitement of astronomy to the public in informal settings such as museums and nature centers, so that you can get your astronomy program off the ground or revitalize the programs you already offer. Participants will be invited to join a thriving online community of over 400 informal astronomy educators, for access to additional activities, learning opportunities, and continued networking. This workshop is appropriate for astronomy novices as well as veterans looking new ideas, and is specifically designed for educators from informal settings. Time: 8-11:30 am, and 1:15 -5 pm, with an hour and a half break for lunch on your own. Sunday Morning Telling Science Like A Story Instructors: Jay
O'Callahan, Master Storyteller Description: Join master storyteller, Jay O'Callahan to learn how to use the timeless art of storytelling to communicate science. Jay O'Callahan is one of the world's best-known storytellers. He has performed at Lincoln Center, at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and other theatres around the world, at the Olympics, and with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His work appears regularly on National Public Radio. He also is an amazing workshop facilitator, bringing sparks of inspiration out in all participants. Storytelling is a highly effective communication tool and one of the most economical types of programs to run. The workshop will cover basic storytelling techniques that can be incorporated into science lessons and programs. This is a continuation of the Astronomy from the Ground up workshop on Saturday but is appropriate for both informal science educators and classroom teachers. Sunday Afternoon (SETI Speakers Series) Expand your mind and your perspective with a concluding afternoon of engaging talks by scientists and researchers from the SETI Institute, from 1-5 pm. (See SETI SUNDAY section below for details.) Amateur
Astronomer Workshops/Events Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2009. Saturday Astronomical Association of Northern California (AANC) Meeting Description: Join
fellow amateur astronomers for a full day of astronomy lectures,
demonstrations and activities, followed by nighttime stargazing
through an impressive array of telescopes. For more information on the AANC meeting, including a detailed schedule of events, visit http://aancstars2009.org/schedule.shtml. (Note that there is a separate registration form for registering for this meeting, but the registration fee is the same as the day rate for workshops.) Time: 9:30-5 pm, with lunch on your own. (Note that there is a brown-bag lunch workshop at 12:15 pm.) The evening star party runs from 6:30 to 9:15 pm. Sunday Morning Two-part Amateur Workshop: Part 1: Moon Outreach for Amateurs Instructor: Brian Day, E/PO Lead, Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite Mission, NASA Ames Research Center Description: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), containing the Lunar Crater Observing and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) is scheduled for launch this summer and will send an impactor to the lunar surface this fall to confirm the presence or absence of water in a permanently shadowed crater at the Moon's South Pole. Presenters will provide resources and demonstrations to help amateur astronomers make the most of the mission for visitors to their public events. Part 2: How to Get "Wow!" When You're Not Showing Saturn Instructors: Marni
Berensen, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Description: Amateur astronomers and other informal educators often express concerns: What if someone asks me a question I can't answer? How do I handle questions about UFOs and astrology? I don't know how to talk to kids! This workshop provides easy solutions and tips to allow people to face these situations with confidence, leaving their visitors excited and eager to find out more. Role-playing, tip sheets, and online videos will give you the resources you need. Time: 8-11:30 am (Parts 1 and 2). Sunday Afternoon (SETI Speakers Series) Expand your mind and your perspective with a concluding afternoon of engaging talks by scientists and researchers from the SETI Institute, from 1-5 pm. (See SETI SUNDAY section below for details.) SETI SUNDAY: A SETI Institute Speakers Series Expand your mind and your perspective with an afternoon of thought-provoking talks by scientists and researchers from the SETI Institute, from 1-5 pm. The event will be MC-ed by Mr. Tom Pierson, CEO of the SETI Institute. 1
pm: Finding a Home for ET: The Kepler Mission 1:55
pm: The Real ET 2:50 pm: Break 3
pm: Discovering ET: What's Next? 3:55
pm: Reflections on the Drake Equation Note: ASP Conference registrants, SETI Members, ASP members, Sunday workshop attendees, and AANC meeting attendees (with registration badges) are admitted to the talks at no additional charge.
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